JEWEL FOOD STORE #3344 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE PREP AREA OF THE PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF ALL WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED WATER FOUNTAINS LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE BAKERY. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED BY THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE CHIP RACKS AND DOG AND CAT FOOD AISLE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.